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Black Ink

See me in the shadows I'm drowning in black ink Slipping beneath the surface Darkness informs the way I think Within, a perverse pleasure The tattooing of my mind Words are my she devil Her beauty makes me blind She causes skin to tingle Each word her form revealed I reach and want to touch her Yet if I do my fate is sealed For the current of my mind It travels and it flows Carried down her river Within this book that I have chose So I choose to close the cover Seal the pages of this book I know you want to read it But please I pray don't look For she is a temptress A devil in disguise She'll sap away your passion You'll drown, within her lies

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 12/20/2016 3:31:00 PM

Richard, this was a tough one for me. This is one of those contest, I would have given 3 first placements...LOL. :) The title was the tint of it all. I think I can actually find logic in your imagination. Congratulations on your awesome win, stop by and share a little smile on my blog, "FEED ME." ----"happy holidays" Always & Forever ~LINDA~

Monterey Sirak

Date: 11/9/2014 8:13:00 AM

So creative. Words are blessings, temptations, beauty, ugliness, salvation. Like you said towards the end of the poem, we choose, which books to open, which ones to close.

Monterey Sirak
Date: 11/10/2014 6:54:00 AM

I have been away for my uncle's funeral in Florida (the one I wrote about in Wordless Memories) I am picking a couple of poets a day to catch up on all their wonderful words I missed. Today I am off to visit someone else. Be back to you in a few.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/9/2014 11:05:00 AM

It appears I have monopolized your time this morning. Thanks for choosing my words.

Rochelle-Mari Smith

Date: 11/9/2014 3:28:00 AM

Great! I really like this! ^_^

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/9/2014 3:33:00 AM

Thanks Rochelle, I appreciate the visit.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 10/28/2014 8:07:00 AM

I read this before, but didn't post a comment. Came back for another read...Yes...There is temptation in words...at times even stronger than that in images, for the words produce the images and they suit our fancy. Powerful write, Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/28/2014 8:49:00 AM

Good morning, I meant good evening. You speak the truth, sometimes the mind creates images that the author never meant to convey. The seeds of our destruction often lay within our hearts and the words sometimes cause them to germinate.

Justin Bordner

Date: 10/27/2014 3:10:00 PM

Now this is good gothic mystery from the heart Richard. Yes, journey if you dare, only the brave in their passion and faith survive and flourish in the Temptress' song of love. I'm Faving this! There is Light in her. Wonderful flow of emotion Richard. J.A.B.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/27/2014 3:20:00 PM

Thanks again Justin, you honour me.

Cherl Dunn

Date: 10/26/2014 11:07:00 AM

Wow my friend what book is this I wonder as darker poetry within this month of Halloween I enjoy so much, but on the other hand I do not wish to get lost within the pages of as you've stated her blackened ink, love the dark side of your well written poem, it's really spooktakular loved every verse and line, cheri

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/27/2014 3:21:00 PM

Thanks so much Cheryl.

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/25/2014 5:59:00 PM

Very interesting and thought provoking. Another excellent write Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/26/2014 8:21:00 AM

Thanks Maurice.

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 10/25/2014 5:25:00 PM

Nicely written and a truth is. Enjoyed Richard.... Verlena

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/26/2014 8:20:00 AM

Thanks again Verlena.

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 10/23/2014 1:03:00 PM

love how you painted this paul excellent pen

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/23/2014 3:50:00 PM

You can see my invisible friend Paul??! I thought I was the only one who could see him *lol*.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 10/23/2014 7:36:00 AM

Who could ever resist the temptation of creative writing, even when one knows how close he may come to a conflict with himself! A profound and inspiring piece if one goes behind the shadows the ink leaves on the soul! Excellent, a seven, mon ami Richard!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/23/2014 8:01:00 AM

You honor me Demetrious. Thanks for the thoughtful visit.

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 10/22/2014 10:33:00 PM

a write of deep vision and thought excellent Rick hugs

Gary Bateman

Date: 10/22/2014 8:32:00 PM

Richard, I dropped by to check out your latest. I made you one of my FAVs. This is indeed a quite remarkable write. With your imagery and words you do give definite pause to ponder concerning the mind and the soul and that attendant dynamic tension which are resultant and may flavor how we interpret events and things in words and ideas and how they are used. I connect with your write here because I am a very visual person and I sense words and images simultaneously. This one's a "7". Best! Gary

Paul Callus

Date: 10/22/2014 5:20:00 PM

Very interesting views you express here Richard. Are our thoughts our very own, or are they maneuvered by others, false or artificial? are we strong enough to stick to our ideals, or do we give in to please others? are our words the true reflection of what we really feel inside?.......I'm still thinking! // paul

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/22/2014 5:43:00 PM

I'm please I can cause you to ponder. Thanks for the visit Paul.

Timothy Hicks

Date: 10/22/2014 3:59:00 PM

Re-reading this over with new insight. Makes more sense now. Yes... it is not what goes into our mouth that corrupts but what goes out if it. For the words are the voice-box of the heart... important lesson to what you should feed your thoughts.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/22/2014 4:22:00 PM

Thanks for taking a second look Timothy. I try to inject more than what is initially apparent in my writing.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/22/2014 3:35:00 PM

The battle between the mind and the soul when it comes to such beauty you describe.Its all about choices,being strong or getting week.The most temtung things are always the most beautiful or delicious.Really enjoyes this Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/22/2014 3:39:00 PM

Thanks Charmaine. I loved your colaberation with Liam, I am a sucker for Unicorns!

Casarah Nance

Date: 10/22/2014 2:00:00 PM

Whoa this is awesome! 7 and fav for me! I love the way it all works together, flowing smooth like ink!

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/22/2014 3:40:00 PM

Thanks Casarah, I am honored.

Jan Allison

Date: 10/22/2014 12:50:00 PM

very deep, dark and intriguing write Richard:-) Hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/22/2014 1:23:00 PM

Thanks sweet Jan.

Timothy Hicks

Date: 10/22/2014 11:17:00 AM

Very interesting. You portray writing as the devil's temptation. But for me suppressed feelings are the real darkness. Dare I delve deeper inside your mind...?

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 10/22/2014 1:22:00 PM

I'm not thinking of surpressed feelings but rather the diet of the mind. What do we choose to feed it? Images and words have a huge impact on the direction our lives flow.